RN-Women's Services

Job Summary Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients under supervision and collaboration with other health care professionals. Responsibilities Answer patients’ calls for help, take vital signs, and monitor behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Create a positive patient experience by assisting with activities of daily living, including bathing, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene, and bed‑making. Assist and perform procedures such as dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, and measurement/recording of intake and output of fluids. Contribute to patient satisfaction by establishing a compassionate environment, responding promptly to needs, communicating openly, and providing emotional and psychological support. Relate information via charting and communicate to team members; inform licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition, complaints, or educational needs. Prepare patients for discharge and accompany them if indicated. Stock and maintain supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment. Orient new patients and significant others to the nursing unit. Perform other duties as assigned. Education & Experience Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing. Six months experience in nursing. Graduate is an experienced nurse relocating from another state or country and awaiting appropriate state documentation to work as an RN. Physical Requirements Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of hearing and speech for communication; frequent hearing to distinguish body sounds and alarms. Frequent lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling objects weighing 0–25 lbs.; occasional lifting 25–50 lbs; occasional lifting/moving patients. Frequent reaching, gripping, keyboard use/data entry; frequent use of vision for near/far distances. Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive movements. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships; occasional use of smell to detect odors; occasional driving. Licensure & Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Work Shift & Hours Night Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits Paid parental leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE). Voluntary benefit through DailyPay for instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply). Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath for eligible team members. Equal Opportunity Employer SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr